pussyfoot
/ˈpʊsiˌfʊt/
verb
pussyfoots;
pussyfooted;
pussyfooting
pussyfoots;
pussyfooted;
pussyfooting
Britannica Dictionary definition of PUSSYFOOT
[no object]
informal + disapproving
:
to avoid making a definite decision or stating a definite opinion because of fear, doubt, etc.
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often + around